Emergency Department Lead Nurse (Senior Charge)

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing programme

Professional development support

Clinical leadership culture

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Sister / Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will provide visible clinical leadership, support staff development, and drive improvements in patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong emergency nursing experience, excellent decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Post-registration training in speciality area.
• Ongoing continuing professional development.
• NMC registration.
• Leadership module desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership within the department and support staff development.
• Lead nursing initiatives and the day-to-day management of the department.
• Promote evidence-based practice and drive quality improvement.
• Support workforce development and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Emergency nursing

Decision making

Audit and quality

Education

Post-registration training

NMC registration

Leadership module (desirable)

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Sister / Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will provide visible clinical leadership, support staff development, and drive improvements in patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong emergency nursing experience, excellent decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement and staff wellbeing.